Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian

In response to media inquiries regarding a consortium led by US investment firm BlackRock potentially acquiring a Hong Kong company with the aim of taking control of Hong Kong company's stake in the Panama Canal, saying the move is under pressure of the White House, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that we don't comment on the relevant business transaction.

He noted that the Hong Kong SAR government had previously addressed issues related to the company's port operations. As a matter of principle, Lin emphasized that China supports its enterprises, including those from Hong Kong, in investing and developing businesses overseas. He also stressed that all countries should provide a fair and just environment for relevant enterprises, adding that we oppose the use of coercion and pressure in international economic and trade relations.

When addressing another question related to the Panama Canal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China supports Panama's sovereignty over the Panama Canal and is committed to upholding the Canal's status as a permanently neutral international waterway. He emphasized that China has never participated in managing or operating the Canal, nor has it interfered in its affairs. The claim that "China controls the Canal" is completely a lie, according to CCTV News on Wednesday.

Global Times